Reasonable Christianity?
Reasonable Christianity is a weekly podcast where ordinary people have thought-provoking conversations about an extraordinary God. Each week we take a look at the truth claims of Christianity, the teachings of the bible as well as the practices of the saints in order to evaluate and affirm the truthfulness of our faith and ultimately preserve the power of the gospel. Hosted by Roland Albertus
Reasonable Christianity?
Upon This Rock? Reflections on the Death of the Pope and the Claims of the Papacy
In this thought-provoking episode, Roland Albertus reflects on the death of the Pope — a moment of global significance — and uses it as a lens to examine the deeper theological claims of the papacy. Is the Pope truly the Vicar of Christ? Does Scripture support a centralized spiritual authority? Or has the modern papal office strayed far from its biblical and historical roots?
Roland carefully unpacks:
- The Catholic interpretation of Matthew 16:18
- The biblical model of church leadership as local, plural, and accountable
- The historical development of the papacy, from apostolic times to modern infallibility claims
- The spiritual dangers of centralized ecclesiastical power
- The biblical case for local church autonomy under Christ alone
Whether you're Protestant, Catholic, or just curious about the structure of church authority, this episode offers a warm yet challenging exploration of what it means for Christ — not any man — to be the true head of the Church.
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